Vegetarian BBQ recipes
Vegetarian BBQ flatbreads
A great way to use up any leftover veg, check out these loaded veggie flatbreads for an interesting BBQ option.
Chilli paneer skewers
Serve these sizzling chilli paneer skewers, marinated in chilli, cumin and yogurt, at your next summer barbecue.
Mushroom shawarma
This is a stunning kebab recipe which also happens to be vegan, as the toum sauce is made without egg. It’s so worth making your own shawarma spice mix, so don’t skip that step! This delicious and novel skewer recipe will definitely intrigue our BBQ guests.
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BBQ courgettes
The irresistible flavour combination of smoky charred courgettes, creamy labneh and crunchy granola makes this a brilliant BBQ dish for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
BBQ aubergine muhammara
Aubergines and peppers come ultra-smoky and sweet in this versatile dip, making one show-off side dish to present at your next BBQ.
Corn ribs
Instead of cooking them in a frying pan, try barbecuing these kombu-seasoned corn ribs for a stunning addition to your summery spread.
Potato and paneer kebabs
Paneer is a mild-tasting cheese that’s great for absorbing flavours. Here it’s marinated in lemon juice and gunpowder spice before being grilled on skewers to make for a simple starter or light lunch.
Aubergine kebabs with charred onion salsa
A great way to cook aubergine on the BBQ. Here, slices get coated in pomegranate molasses, cumin, cinnamon, aleppo pepper and sumac before hitting the grill on skewers and being served with an onion, garlic, chilli and lemon salsa. Swap the yogurt for a plant-based version and you’ve got a great vegan BBQ dish.
Charred tomatoes with sourdough
Hot charred tomatoes are offset by a cool garlic yogurt in BBQ expert Helen Graves’s light and summery dish – cook in a griddle pan or under a hot grill if you don’t have a barbecue.
Jerk halloumi burger
This veggie burger is big on flavour thanks to jerk halloumi. This vegetarian BBQ dish is really easy to make, is ready in just 20 minutes and feeds four.
Mexican elotes
This vegetarian BBQ idea is a classic way to eat corn in Mexico, and is usually bought from street vendors. Mexican crema is similar to soured cream, but saltier and creamier – perfect for cooling the fiery chilli powder in this recipe.
Smoky miso aubergines
Miso and aubergine is a match made in heaven, and this recipe is the perfect vegetarian option for the BBQ this summer.
Whole tandoori cauliflower with jewelled rice salad
Check out this Indian-style whole roasted cauliflower with fluffy rice, pomegranate seeds and crunchy pistachios. Make this showstopping veggie dish to impress friends and family at your next BBQ.
Courgette lollipops
Check out these easy veggie skewers with courgettes soaked in a citrusy sweet marinade with a hint of chilli. Make these quick skewers as a simple veggie BBQ side.
Chargrilled baby aubergines meze
Check out this easy veggie meze with chargrilled baby aubergines. This simple yet incredibly moreish recipe is ready in under an hour, a perfect dish to serve at your next summer BBQ.
Spiced halloumi and watermelon skewers
Try these super simple skewers with salty halloumi and sweet watermelon to serve at your next BBQ as a vegetarian option.
Turmeric and coconut paneer with charred naans
This paneer recipe will make your summer vegetarian BBQ much more interesting. Use an old baking tray to cook the naans as it wont be fit for using in the oven afterwards. Alternatively, cook them in a heavy-based frying pan on the hob until golden and puffed on both sides.
Beetroot and halloumi sliders with chilli jam
These vegetarian sliders made from chickpeas, beetroot and halloumi work great as snacks, starters or even a main course, simply adjust the portion size each time!
Umeboshi tempeh and pineapple kebabs
Delicious chunks of marinated tempeh work brilliantly with juicy pineapple in this easy vegan alternative to the traditional BBQ skewer.
Grillable vegan burgers
With their full-on flavour and meaty texture, suitable for the grill, these completely vegan loaded burgers are an absolute must at any vegetarian BBQ.
Marinated summer veg antipasti
The best vegetarian antipasti recipes use a colourful mix of summer veg. This easy one is an easy sharing plate of aubergines, peppers, courgette and mushrooms. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the juices.
Smoky mushroom and walnut-stuffed portobellos
A quick and easy vegan recipe for the BBQ. These work well as quick and easy veggie burgers too; put them into buns with hummus, salad leaves and roasted red peppers.
Watermelon and halloumi salad
Warm, salty halloumi goes brilliantly here with sweet watermelon and fresh mint – ideal for a BBQ side dish.
Lemon and mint marinated courgettes
These zesty grilled courgettes are a great vegetarian summer side dish to serve at your next BBQ.
Grilled avocado halves with harissa hummus and tahini yogurt
We love avocado! With this recipe for grilled avocado halves with harissa hummus and tahini yogurt, we’ve promoted it to our vegetarian BBQ star.
Grilled peas
These grilled peas are so easy to make, and so addictively good, that you’ll want them as a snack as often as you can.
Sage, honey and roasted red pepper cornbread
This vegetarian cornbread with sage, honey and roasted red pepper is super moist and easy to make. Drizzle with honey and serve with a little grated parmesan, this recipe is a great afternoon treat.
Grilled Caeser salad
Our quick and easy grilled caesar salad is a great option for a vegetarian BBQ side. What’s more, it’s vegetarian and gluten-free, plus it comes in at under 500 calories.
Malay-grilled aubergine with ketjap manis, lime and spring onion
This simple vegetarian recipe for a warm aubergine salad is so delicious. Perfect with grilled meats or as a vegetarian dish, the sweet soy-chilli sauce is quick to make as a dressing.
Tender spring onions with charred romesco
This seasonal spring onion idea makes a great vegan alternative for the BBQ.
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